Soil Mechanics & foundations
Scientific Rank Teacher
Professors - Geotechnical Engineering Dep Faculty Of Civil Engineering
PhD in Civil Engineering: Lille 1 University of Science and Technology in France Specialization: Study of the propagation of seismic waves in soils and vibration isolation systems
Master in Civil Engineering: French Polytechnic Lille Specialization: Numerical modeling of deep foundation implementation methods
Diploma in Geotechnical Engineering: Tishreen University
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnics Department: Tishreen University
Lecturer at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Geotechnical Engineering, Tishreen University courses: Foundation engineering (fourth year), soil dynamics (fifth year), advanced mathematics (postgraduate studies), advanced geotechnical studies (postgraduate studies). In addition to participating in the supervision of dozens of graduation projects and master’s theses for graduate students
Researcher and developer in the field of civil engineering and numerical modeling Place of work: The French Institute for Technological Research (IRT Railenium-France) in Lille - northern France
Researcher /Tutor in the field of civil engineering and geological sciences Place of work: Lille French Polytechnic & Faculty of Geosciences at Lille 1 University of Science and Technology. courses: concrete structures, numerical modeling in mechanics, engineering design, numerical calculation of structures, civil engineering and excavation works, geotechnical spurs and engineering geotechnics
Teacher assistant at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Tishreen University.
Some of the published scientific articles and research: - M. Mhanna, M. Rajab&T. Faead, (2018): Numerical study of Slope Stability supported by Piles and loaded with footing pressure on its Surface. Tishreen University Journal for Research and Scientific Studies.Vol 40(3).ISSN:2079-3081 -M. Mhanna, M. Sadek& I. Shahrour, (2014): “Efficiency of heavy mass technology in traffic vibration reduction: Experimental and numerical investigation”. ELSEVIER, J. Computers and Geotechnics;Vol. 55: pp.141–149. -M. Mhanna, M. Sadek& I. Shahrour, (2012): “Numerical modeling of traffic-induced ground vibration” ELSEVIER, J. Computers and Geotechnics; Vol. 39: pp. 116-123.
Preparing soil mechanics reports and soil bearing capacity calculations and settlements for dozens of projects, including: - The project of the development complex in the Jableh area - the village of Arab al-Malik, - Al-Qabo and Besta schools in Lattakia governorate, Rabe’a, Shatah and Ain al-Krum bakeries in Hama governorate, - mphitheater of the Faculty of Arts at Tartous University
Supervising field investigations and implementing rotational boreholes: - 60 field rotational boreholes with laboratory experiments and the necessary calculations within the project of the residential suburb of Bashlama in Lattakia, - 5 geotechnical boreholes with laboratory experiments for the Fetaro Real Estate District Hospital/ Lattakia, - Expeditionary boreholes for the Marneo Dam, Al-Qardaha region, and the Ein El-Tineh/Al-Haffa dam....
Laboratory studies to determine the physical, mechanical and chemical properties of different soils, rocks and building materials - Clay samples of the impermeable nucleus of the Faqi Hassan Dam in Lattakia, - Quarries (V-IV-III) related to the implementation of the Bradon Dam / Lattakia, - Gravel and sand materials for the Hittin concrete dam and many ground water tanks.
Soil improvement studies and structures reinforcement: - Reinforcement study for the locomotives warehouse building at Tartous station, - Restoration and completion of the main and secondary sections of the fishing port and Nozha in the Ras Al-Basit/Lattakia, - Study of landslides on the Safita-Sibeh station highway
Research engineering development projects in the field of railway engineering and rail transport development within the IRT Railenium team in France: -Reducing the thicknesses of the formed elements of the railway body -Automated sounding trains for railroad reality -Virtual computer licensing in railways